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Chasing Fortune: Local '49ers and the California Gold Rush

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  • Event Title: Historical Speaker Series Lecture
  • Event Date(s): Sunday, April 26, 2026 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Event Location: Packard Proving Grounds, Shelby Township, MI
  • Event Description: The Packard Proving Grounds continues its Historical Speaker Series with a lecture titled, “Chasing Fortune: Local '49ers and the California Gold Rush.” This presentation by Debbie Remer will explore how local residents became a part of the ‘49ers movement and tracing their journeys across the country. Packard Proving Grounds Lectures are free for members and $5 for not yet members.